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If a Protestant believes he cannot call a Catholic priest "Father," is there a respectful alternative he can use?

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If a Protestant believes he cannot call a Catholic priest "Father," is there a respectful alternative he can use?

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A Protestant who believes in a literal interpretation of Matthew 23:9 could use the title he uses for his own ministers for Catholic priests. Most priests would not mind being called "Reverend" or "Pastor," for example. If the priest says, "Call me ‘Father,’" the Protestant could smile politely and say, "I’m sorry; I can’t." The priest will understand.

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